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Seward Park Clay Studio and KOBO Gallery
Simple Cup 2010 Invitational, 5th Annual 

November 13, 2010,  Opening sale:  6:00 - 9:00pm 
Numbers for the lottery will be given out from 6:00pm.
The Cup Show lottery sale will begin at 7:00pm
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Cups can be previewed on Friday, November 12.
There will be no sales before the opening on Saturday.

Simple Cup 2010


5th annual Simple Cup Invitational
KOBO Gallery at Higo 
604 South Jackson Street
International District, Seattle, WA
(206) 381-3000

Over 200 cups have arrived from around the Northwest and from Japan.  The Simple Cup Show has been generating a tremendous amount of interest in Seattle and in the Northwest over the last five years.  The opening is much anticipated, well attended, with patrons getting in line to get first chance at the offerings.  Visits to see the show continue through the month of December.   For many, it is their first opportunity to see the variety of work of many nationally and internationally renowned ceramic artists.  
 
This year the Simple Cup has been curated by Peter Olsen and KOBO Gallery, celebrating artists in the Northwest and Japan. The show will run from November 13-through December 11, 2010.  All artists are invited to send in 2 cups for the show.  
 
We have an illustrious and exciting group of invited guest artists. 

Northwest Artists  Akio Takamori,Art Pasette, Ben Waterman, Colleen Gallagher, John Benn, Beth Lo, Wally Bivins, Carolynn Drake, Carol Gouthro, Sam Scott, Chuck Hindes, Chris Nielsen, Drew Nicklas, Eric Nelsen, Eric Newman, Stephen Robison, Kathleen Guss, Craig Novinski. Courtney Murphy, Jason Walker, John Dix (Japan), Jeffrey Mitchell, June Lindsey, Jamie Walker, Ken Pincus, Ken Turner, Kevin Snipes, Kristen Nelson, Kathleen Skeels, Richard Brandt, Lilith Rockett, Mark Strom, Martha Grover, Matt Mitros, Matt Allison, Hiroshi Ogawa, Pam Schick, Pat Colyar, Peter Avriett, Randy Silver, Reid Ozaki, Richard Brandt, Robbie Lobell, Barb Campbell, Javier Cervantes, Stephen Robison, Kathleen Guss, Robbie Lobell, Sam Scott, Sarah Parent, Steve Sauer, Stephen Mickey, Shane Watson, John Taylor, Terry Inokuma, Jeffrey Hartman, Victoria Christen, Warren Maruhashi,  
Artists from Japan   Yamamoto ,Momoko Otani , Tetsuya Otani, Ken Aoki, Sumiko Aoki, Ariya Uno, Yoji Yamada, Shu Mochizuki, K. Suzuki, John Dix

 

The details about the show and sale

The Simple Cup Invitational at KOBO's gallery space will showcase a wonderful survey of  contemporary interpretations of the cup.

 

Kevin Snipes


Each year there is much excitement generated to see the work of a new crop of juried artists.  This year only two cups are sent in by each artist.  Our hope in bringing this show to KOBO is to showcase the functional work by notable ceramic artists in Northwest and in Japan.


Al Tennant

Why the lottery?
 
We ask that you will join us in expanding the spread of the creative spirit and support our hope that these wonderful functional pieces are made available to many people.  The lottery system allows  everyone to buy at least one of their favorite cups.  No one can go through and snap up a grouping of cups without giving others a chance to purchase first.
 
All sold cup show pieces will be exhibited through November 27.  After that date all purchased pieces may be taken home. 
 
The cup show sale begins on Saturday, November 13th at the opening.

How does the Lottery work?
 
Please take a number when you come in.  Enjoy a glass of wine and look over 200 cups that have arrived from around the Northwest and Japan.  At 7:00pm, numbers will be drawn 10 at a time.  Those people in the first group of 10 can pick one cup each.  The second group of 10 will then pick one cup.  The third group of 10 will pick one cup and so on.  Peter Olsen, curator of the Cup Show will explain and direct the sale. 
 
Once we get through the complete round of the lottery and everyone with a number has had a chance to pick one favorite cup, the sale will then be opened up allowing anyone to purchase any of the available remaining cups.
 
Numbers for the lottery will be given out from 6:00pm.
The Cup Show lottery will begin at 7:00pm.
  
KOBO  reopens on Sunday, November 14, 12 am  - 5 pm.  Any unsold cups are available to anyone at that time. 
Steve Sauer
 
Seward Park Clay Studio - Located in the most beautiful of Seattle's Parks, Seward Park Clay Studio has been a vital element in the Northwest's visual arts community since 1969.  We serve more than 5000 people every year through our classes, our workshops and lecture series, our annual sales and our collaborative shows with local galleries.  Our mission is to promote the growth of the ceramic arts, and we welcome your participation in helping us showcase the work of significant North American and International potters.

Randolph Silver
Yours sincerely,
 
 
Peter Olsen
Executive Director, Seward Park Clay Studio
info@sewardparkart.org
(206) 722-6342
 
Binko Chiong Bisbee     
Co-owner/Director of KOBO
www.koboseattle.com
(206) 381-3000          
 
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Upcoming events  + Continuing Shows

Micki Lippe, Iris Guy and Jennifer Bennett
Jewelry artists
November 6 - November 28, 2010
Three metal smiths and jewelry designers come together to showcase their work at KOBO.  Opening night also features Hiih Lighting.

Hiih Lighting
2010 Showcase
November 6 - through December 2010
HiiH - say it "Hi Hi"
Based in the Alberta Arts District of Portland, Oregon, HiiH creates handmade lighting for residential and commercial applications throughout the country. Lām Quảng and Kestrel Gates specialize in artisanal papermaking and original handcrafted lamps, lanterns, light sculptures, and distinctive lighting solutions of all kinds.  Designs encompass sconces, ceiling fixtures, table lamps, standing lamps, pendants, chandeliers - and beyond, to include other furnishings such as screens.
www.hiihgallery.com
 
KOBO Simple Cup Show, 5th Annual
November 13 - through December 2010
Opening reception - Saturday, November 13, 6 - 9pm
A ceramic cup invitational, showcasing the work of over 70 Northwest and Japanese artists all interpreting a common object, nourishing the hand, the eye and the soul.  Co-sponsored by the Seward Park Clay Studio.
www.sewardparkart.org

POTLUCK PARIS JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW
Saturday, November 20, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
The Potluck Paris collection features the work of European jewelry designers.  Each handcrafted piece of jewelry , made with recycled metals, uses copper, pewter and silver, to make beautiful bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings. European artisans combine different vintage metals (i.e. flatware and teapots) and then create molds to construct their various creations.  See what's new for 2010.
www.potluckparis.com

Susan Hanover, Recyled cashmere
Saturday, November 27, 2010, 12 - 6pm 
Fingerless gloves are her signature creations, designed with wit and a painterly color sensibility from her background as a fine art painter.  Featuring scarves, hats and other surprises.

Zuzana Willis, Jewelry Designer
Saturday, November 27, 2010, 12 - 6pm 
Originally from Prague, Czech Republic, in Zuzana's own words, "I create jewels that I would want to wear. I am drawn to pieces that are unique and yet wearable; simple, yet something you do not see every day; jewelry that gets noticed but is not ostentatious. A stone might catch your eye, or perhaps a twist of metal - some detail that entices you to look closer, to explore. I like a little bit of mystery, some unpredictability, a moment of surprise."
 
Samia Shalabi
Jewelry artist
 
December 4 , 2010, 12 - 6pm 
KOBO recommends!  Samia Shalabi is based in Seattle and India.  Her favorite materials are found stones, sea glass, agates, Ethiopian opal and high karat East Indian gold. 
www.karazidesign.com

More events are coming up this Fall and Winter, look for updates on our website calendar
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Updating SHOP-KOBO!

Our On-line shopping site at www.koboseattle.com will have a new look.
Go to our website in December and click shopkobo.  Stay tuned!
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